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1. The Royal
4.6
Exceptional(241)
$$$$
• Gastro Pub • St Leonards-On-Sea
Booked 7 times today
The Royal is operated by James Hickson, who has a solid hospitality background having learned his trade at well-loved restaurants and gastropubs including St John, Great Queen Street, The Canton Arms and Moro. James is hands-on at the pub, overseeing the relaxed yet lively atmosphere, friendly service and sophisticated food and drink. The kitchen is led by head chef, Andrew Taylor-Gray, who has previously worked at Petersham Nurseries, Hix and The Canton Arms.The Royal has been included in the Michelin Guide since February 2020 with Bib Gourmand status, which we have maintained ever since.A welcoming gastropub for locals and visitors alike in St. Leonards-On-Sea and Hastings, low-key and down-to-earth, The Royal occupies an historic corner site right opposite St. Leonards Warrior Square station.
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2. Colombo House
4.9
Exceptional(255)
$$$$
• Sri Lankan • St Leonards-On-Sea
Inspired by the layered cultures of Sri Lanka and England, Colombo House, formerly known as Colombo 16, presents a modern table of Sri Lanka at Marine Court — the Grade II–listed Art Deco landmark overlooking St Leonards-on-Sea.​By night, the menu focuses on contemporary dinners, with curries, short eats, and desserts designed for sharing. On Sundays, Colombo House opens for brunch and lunch, offering relaxed sharing platters alongside Sri Lankan favourites.Our cooking is rooted in family recipes, reimagined through a modern, ingredient-led approach — sourcing locally while importing key produce weekly from Sri Lanka. The drinks list champions locally sourced coffee, tea, soft drinks, craft beers, ciders, and artisanal spirits. Our wine list has been carefully curated to complement the bold, nuanced flavours of the food, in collaboration with local wine merchants Artis Vin, Ridge & Bard of Hastings.
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3. Marco's Mediterranean Kitchen
4.3
Awesome(253)
$$$$
• Mediterranean • Rye
Booked 5 times today
Marco's Mediterranean Kitchen is a perfect spot for a date night. As per the reviews, the ambiance is top-notch, with the conservatory area being particularly praised for its great atmosphere. The food is described as delicious, with a variety of fresh seafood and grilled meats, and the service is consistently rated highly. Many reviewers recommended Marco's for its romantic setting, making it an ideal place for a cozy, intimate dinner.
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4. The George in Rye
4.4
Awesome(764)
$$$$
• British • Rye
Booked 14 times today
Located right in the heart of the town's High Street and Citadel, The George Grill is the restaurant of The George in Rye, one of the finest hotels on the South coast. Our head chef, Oscar, offers you a classic British Grill menu combining his love of charcoal cooking with a Latin twist. The Grill is a firm local favourite and celebrates the best of ingredients and suppliers in the area. At the heart of the kitchen is a wood-charcoal grill, where our kitchen team roast seafood landed that day from fishermen based in Rye Harbour. We also serve Romney Marsh lamb, Aberdeen Angus grass-fed beef and seasonal vegetables from our farmer based in Boughton Monchelsea. Lovingly restored and renovated, this Grade II listed bolt-hole offers a welcoming retreat for design lovers and foodies alike.
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5. The Plough
4.8
Exceptional(902)
$$$$
• Pub • Rye
Booked 15 times today
The Plough is a country pub, restaurant and rooms just outside Rye, with a beer garden offering picturesque views of the Brede valley. Our food offer is pub classics made incredibly as well as creative cooking, whilst being ingredient led. We primarily use British produce and work with local suppliers to ensure we always source the very best ingredients we can get our hands on. Inside we have a warm atmosphere with log fires and friendly service.
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6. The Grapevine Champagne and Jazz Bar
4.7
Exceptional(88)
$$$$
• Wine Bar • Rye
Booked 9 times today
The Grapevine Champagne & Jazz Bar is an intimate art-nouveau styled establishment, hosting live music most nights, with a vast drink offering. Our jazz bar offers over 150 wines & Champagnes, 50 whiskey's, 20 gins, cocktails, and much more.Sit amongst the candle light and tap away to the live music with a glass of something cheerful!
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7. Thai Marina
4.7
Exceptional(1677)
$$$$
• Thai • Eastbourne
Booked 7 times today
Thai Marina is situated at The Waterfront at Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne and serves modern Thai cuisine in a traditional setting. The menu has all the classics you'd except such as Green Curry or Pad Thai as well as newer dishes such as Lamb Cutlets or Tamarind Sea Bass. In the summer months, enjoy alfresco dining all day and through the evening and on the weekends enjoy the Thai summer barbecue by the waterside.
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8. Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Brighton
4.6
Exceptional(1640)
$$$$
• British • Brighton
Booked 45 times today
Hop aboard the second-ever Bill's when you visit our restaurant in Brighton. While it's no longer a bus depot, our Brighton restaurant still transports you towards good times. Early birds can tuck into tasty breakfast favourites, from tea and toast to pancakes and hearty English or Mediterranean breakfasts. Later in the day, explore our lunch and dinner menus, complemented by a range of classic cocktails. Did we mention that we're just up the road from the seafront? So, there's no excuse to miss Bill's Brighton, even if you get lost in the Lanes.
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9. FUMI Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(366)
$$$$
• Japanese • Brighton
Booked 6 times today
FUMI Restaurant is a fantastic date night spot. It's described as 'gorgeous' with 'beautiful decor' that creates a 'classy' and 'edgy' atmosphere. The service is praised as 'excellent' and the food is 'delicious', 'fresh' and 'well-presented'. The restaurant's philosophy of treasuring every moment also aligns with the idea of a romantic date night. Reviewers often mention it being a 'special occasion' place and a 'grown-up' place, making it perfect for a date.
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10. The Korean Cowgirl at Cave Hotel
4.2
Awesome(1276)
$$$$
• Fusion / Eclectic • Canterbury
Booked 19 times today
The Korean Cowgirl Restaurant provides a unique blend of Texas and Asian culture and cuisine. Here at the KCG we mean true low and slow smoked BBQ, cooked for hours over only real wood, no short cuts. Our Amazing wings and boneless bites are double fried for that crisp sensation.Come and experience western dining for yourself.Please note you are welcome to bring a celebration cake for your party, however we do not have any refrigerated storage for this. We do not provide any table decorations or balloons. You are most welcome to bring your own.
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    Brighton •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    From when we arrived to when we left the staff were great, very attentive and proffesional. The food at Marco’s is exceptional and the drinks menu of a very high standard. Will be going again and again
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    Marco's Mediterranean Kitchen££££• Mediterranean• Rye
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    4.3
  • Robert
    London •1 review
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had lunch there having never been before but I immediately thought after looking at the menu and great wine list that I would have ideally had dinner there as I think that thats when you would get the best out of what the Poet has to offer. Food was of a very high standard. Also great service which is hard to get these days, especially in the counties. I would definately go back there. I am pretty fussy where I spend money and have had the benefit of dining well over my lifetime so stay away from average. There are maybe 3 places I would go within a 20 mile radius of where I live and I think that the Poet is now on that list. Well done to them. Feels like a team that deserves recognition and support.
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    The Poet at Matfield££££• Contemporary British• Tunbridge Wells
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    4.8
  • Jane
    Devon •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We had to move our booking by 1/2 hr due to delays. It wasn’t a problem. Food offering was excellent. Some really different dishes. Small plates to main meals. Wine list exceptional, with great emphasis on English wines which made a change. Service was superb.
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    White Hart Netherfield££££• British• Battle
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    4.7
  • LibbyGold
    Brighton •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 18, 2026
    Driven past this place alot, and finally we visited and it was absolutely lovely. Nice little buzz of chatter and lovely relaxing decor (dog chilled out straight away). Food delicious, curried mackerel roll mops being a revelation! Thoroughly enjoyed!
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    The Plough££££• Pub• Rye
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    4.8
  • KatherineGold
    East Sussex •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 23, 2026
    Wonderful flavours, extremely attentive service. The lunch menu was a great deal.
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    Essence at the Pantiles by Atul Kochhar££££• Indian• Tunbridge Wells
    •
    4.8

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